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Curly hair salons in Melbourne, VIC

We list 30 curly hair specialists across Melbourne, VIC, most start between $20 and $69, and all of them are appointment-only.

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Curly hair salons in Melbourne, VIC, at a glance

Curly hair behaves differently wet and dry, which is why most curl specialists cut it dry, curl by curl. Going to someone who cuts curls occasionally is the most common reason people end up with a shape they did not ask for.

Most start between
$20–$69
Open past 7pm
23 of 30

What to look for

  • Dry cutting. If they wet-cut and blow-dry straight, they are cutting a shape you will never wear.
  • Ask which curl patterns they work with most. Loose waves and tight coils need different hands.
  • A first appointment should include time to talk about how you wash, dry and product your hair.
  • Expect to pay more than a standard cut. The appointments are longer for a reason.

30 places in and around Melbourne, VIC

Ordered by how well each one fits a typical curly hair specialist request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.

Tom Zappala Haircutting | Curly Hair Specialist Salon

Collingwood5.2 kmMid-range4.9(255)

Hair salon · Consultation-led

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 11 reviews mention curly hair
  • 5.2 km away in Collingwood
“I walked into my appointment with a list of frustrations: heavy, lifeless curls, a flat top, and drab front pieces with no shape.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 11 reviews

Neel Loves Curls

Fitzroy6.3 kmMid-range4.8(511)

Beauty salon · Friendly

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 12 reviews mention curly hair
  • 6.3 km away in Fitzroy
“Been going to Neels for a year, best curly haircut you can find round :) I’ve been very happy with the results & service”
From the reviews · mentioned by 12 reviews

Delilah Hair Studio

Brunswick East9.3 kmPremium4.8(585)

Hair salon · Friendly

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Curly hair — $80
  • 8 reviews mention curly hair
  • 9.3 km away in Brunswick East
“Three members of our curly /wavy family visit Delilah.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 8 reviews
  • Curly hair $80
  • Haircut $32

SO HAIRcutters

Clifton Hill6.2 kmMid-range4.9(456)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 17 reviews mention curly hair
  • 6.2 km away in Clifton Hill
“I've found my forever curly hairdresser!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 17 reviews

Juniper Salon

Bentleigh9.9 kmPremium4.7(56)

Hair salon

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Curly hair — $80
  • 9.9 km away in Bentleigh
  • 2 reviews mention curly hair
“Just visited Morgan for my curly haircut and left the salon so happy with it!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Curly hair $80
  • Haircut $60

Dome Hair & Beauty

Moonee Ponds12.3 kmPremium4.9(393)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Curly hair — $397
  • 12.3 km away in Moonee Ponds
  • 2 reviews mention curly hair
“Always so attentive to what I want and leaves my curly hair looking and feeling amazing.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Curly hair $397
  • Haircut $74

Koi Hair Co

Bentleigh East9.7 kmPremium4.9(64)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Curly hair — $120
  • 9.7 km away in Bentleigh East
  • 3 reviews mention curly hair
“Jo extremely positive about cutting the curls to get the right look.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Curly hair $120
  • Haircut $70

Prophecy Hair

Fitzroy5.2 kmPremium4.9(127)

Hair salon

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Curly hair — $50
  • 5.2 km away in Fitzroy
  • 2 reviews mention curly hair
“Curly hair (male client) isn’t always the easiest to cut and style, and Brad is a master.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Curly hair $50
  • Haircut $60

Madam Frou Frou

Carlton6.7 kmPremium4.9(87)

Hair salon · Friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Curly hair — $132
  • 6.7 km away in Carlton
  • 2 reviews mention curly hair
“Hands down the best haircut I’ve ever had and she’s given me very precious tips to manage my naughty curls!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Curly hair $132
  • Haircut $132

IMMA Hair & Beauty Salon

Oakleigh East9.9 kmUpper mid-range4.8(27)

Hair salon · High energy

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Curly hair — $50
  • 9.9 km away in Oakleigh East
  • 2 reviews mention curly hair
“She was so kind and gave me a perfect haircut for my curly hair!!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Curly hair $50
  • Haircut $10

Lola Fortune

Carlton North7.0 kmPremium5.0(171)

Hair salon · Quiet

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $120
  • 7.0 km away in Carlton North
  • Curly hair $120
  • Haircut $15

Cheveux by DS

Elsternwick5.7 kmPremium5.0(65)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $55
  • 5.7 km away in Elsternwick
  • Curly hair $55
  • Haircut $85

Cream Melbourne

Fitzroy6.0 kmPremium4.9(410)

Hair salon · High energy

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $168
  • 6.0 km away in Fitzroy
  • Curly hair $168
  • Haircut $25

Salon de J

Mitcham14.7 kmPremium4.9(411)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $120
  • 14.7 km away in Mitcham
  • Curly hair $120

You By Luke Perger

Fitzroy North6.3 kmPremium5.0(140)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $31
  • 6.3 km away in Fitzroy North
  • Curly hair $31
  • Haircut $109

Blondes to Brunettes

Prahran2.7 kmPremium4.9(138)

Hair salon

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $15
  • 2.7 km from Melbourne — about a 6 minute drive
  • Curly hair $15
  • Haircut $40

Melbourne Mane

St Kilda4.7 kmPremium5.0(27)

Hair salon · Relaxed

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $40
  • 4.7 km away in St Kilda
  • Curly hair $40
  • Haircut $50

GAG HAIRDRESSING

Fitzroy5.9 kmPremium4.9(62)

Hair salon

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $55
  • 5.9 km away in Fitzroy
  • Curly hair $55
  • Haircut $110

TKAY Studio

Richmond2.8 kmPremium4.9(123)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $56
  • 2.8 km from Melbourne — about a 6 minute drive
  • Curly hair $56

Pocket Hair Studio

Prahran3.3 kmPremium5.0(23)

Hair salon

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $130
  • 3.3 km away in Prahran
  • Curly hair $130
  • Haircut $65

D&Y Hair Design Bourke Street CBD

Melbourne5.8 kmPremium4.8(767)

Hair salon · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $75
  • 5.8 km away in Melbourne
  • Curly hair $75
  • Haircut $50

ierac-i Studio

Preston9.7 kmUpper mid-range5.0(36)

Beauty salon

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $69
  • 9.7 km away in Preston
  • Curly hair $69

The Sandy Chair

Sandringham12.7 kmPremium4.8(54)

Hair salon · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $60
  • 12.7 km away in Sandringham
  • Curly hair $60
  • Haircut $20

Sunny Sun Hairstylist

Melbourne6.3 kmPremium4.8(168)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $125
  • 6.3 km away in Melbourne
  • Curly hair $125
  • Haircut $6

Hairwarship

Brunswick East8.8 kmPremium5.0(132)

Hair salon · High energy

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Haircut — $150
  • 13 reviews mention curly hair
  • 8.8 km away in Brunswick East
“I know my curly hair will be looked after at Hair Warship and always leave feeling ready to take on the world.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 13 reviews
  • Haircut $150

52 Hair Co

Essendon North15.1 kmMid-range4.4(59)

Hair salon

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • 8 reviews mention curly hair
  • 15.1 km away in Essendon North
“I went in for a curly cut.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 8 reviews

The Brown Hare

Box Hill North10.4 kmPremium4.8(40)

Hair salon · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $98
  • 10.4 km away in Box Hill North
  • Curly hair $98
  • Haircut $19

Kutrize Hair Studio

Balwyn7.5 kmPremium4.7(47)

Hair salon · Quiet · Friendly

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $60
  • 7.5 km away in Balwyn
  • Curly hair $60

Classic Cuts & Colors hair salon

Eltham17.3 kmPremium4.4(111)

Hair salon · Traditional

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $75
  • 2 reviews mention curly hair
  • 17.3 km away in Eltham
“I had a lovey time at classic cuts and curls.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Curly hair $75
  • Haircut $135

GORJES YOU & ME

South Yarra2.9 kmPremium5.0(16)

Hair salon · Spa-like

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Curly hair — $70
  • 2.9 km from Melbourne — about a 7 minute drive
  • Curly hair $70
  • Haircut $10

Common questions

Why does a curly cut cost more?
It takes longer. A dry curl cut is typically 60 to 120 minutes because each curl is shaped individually and the result is assessed as it dries, rather than cut to a straight-hair template.
How often should curly hair be cut?
Every three to four months for most people. Curls hide growth well, so the trigger is usually loss of shape or split ends rather than length.